Part of the joy of being in wine regions for any type of extended period is the fun of meeting new producers. Yesterday I met up with Serge and Marie Pierre of Mas Baux, visiting their gorgeous terrace topping vineyard outside the town Canet Roussillion, just south of Perpignan, on the road to Collioure.
While it would be easy to pick from many of their delighful and fruit rich reds and crisp rose, the nod has to go to their 2017 Mas Baux Autant en Emporte Le Blanc.
I’ve always been a fan of Grenache Gris in a wine, starting with the L’Argile from Domaine de La Rectorie from their vineyards outside of Collioure, and then a few others along the way. But it was the skillful, artful execution of vinification of the grape, combined with perfectly ripened Grenache Blanc makes this wine such a winner.
Well balanced, and a bit smokey, there’s a rich lime, kiwi, white peach and green apple taste to the wine. The finish is dazzling and downright stunning.
Sadly none of the Mas Baux wines make it to the USA, yet, and only 1800 bottles were made. So if you find yourself seeing a bottle of the of it, buy it without hesitation.
That’s why, the 2017 Mas Baux Autant en Emporte Le Blanc is today’s WineSiders’ Wine of The Day!!!
